PLANT TO PONDER

CARMENCITA CASTOR BEAN

Carmencita castor bean is attractive due to red foliage, stems, flowers and fruit, but it’s a plant to avoid. All parts of castor bean (Ricinus communis) and its varieties are extremely toxic. In addition, castor bean plants are invasive.

Carmencita castor bean
Carmencita castor bean

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: CARMENCCITA CASTOR BEAN